OT - US Olympic Basketball

[phoenix-arizona]

I am still a fan of sending college juniors and seniors, NBA rookies to the Games. Send a U-23 squad to let them get seasoned against some of the world's best.

 

[Old Ram]

I am still a fan of sending college juniors and seniors, NBA rookies to the Games. Send a U-23 squad to let them get seasoned against some of the world's best.

They would never bring back gold.

 

[GMUSSTN]

I haven't watched international ball since the last olympics, and I haven't watched any of the warm up games, but if I recall the US team has enough talent to basically pull a 15 point swing out of their behinds whenever they want. Other teams have hung with them for a quarter or two, but there's always a killer death blow in there once someone on the US team gets hot. Once they're actually playing for something it'll probably be the same. Tough to bet against 'em.

 

[GMU79]

I haven't watched international ball since the last olympics, and I haven't watched any of the warm up games, but if I recall the US team has enough talent to basically pull a 15 point swing out of their behinds whenever they want. Other teams have hung with them for a quarter or two, but there's always a killer death blow in there once someone on the US team gets hot. Once they're actually playing for something it'll probably be the same. Tough to bet against 'em.

I'm still sore about 1972. We was robbed doesn't even begin to express it.
Might as well be international boxing.

 

[GMUSSTN]

I'm still sore about 1972. We was robbed doesn't even begin to express it.
Might as well be international boxing.

Just to make you feel older, I barely remember the Dream Team because I was five.

 

[Verdad]

Just to make you feel older, I barely remember the Dream Team because I was five.

You just made me feel old since I thought we were about the same age

 

[Pablo]

Just to make you feel older, I barely remember the Dream Team because I was five.

I remember the original Dream Team (1960) - https://www.fiba.basketball/news/the-big-o-west-and-lucas-lead-usa-to-gold-at-1960-rome-olympics

 

[GMUSSTN]

I just realized that basically all the olympic events are happening between 11pm and 6am in the Hawaiian time zone, so there's no chance I watch any of it. Oh well.

 

[Patriotsince81]

I just realized that basically all the olympic events are happening between 11pm and 6am in the Hawaiian time zone, so there's no chance I watch any of it. Oh well.

DVR and don't watch ESPN or read the sports page.

 

[Old Man]

DVR and don't watch ESPN or read the sports page.

That is the correct answer. I have YoutubeTV and I just have the system recording all Olympic events I care about, I got to choose, and then I'll watch them as I can. Easy Peasy!

 

[GSII]

The Olympic opening ceremony was a tad demonic in a few spots, imo. Overall though, it was a good show. But some parts were head scratchers.

 

[GMU1983]

Yes, did not like the demonic parts which were absolutely there for no reason.

 

[phoenix-arizona]

The Feast of Dionysus. So yes, pagan. Ancient Greek Culture--Paganism.

 

[jessej]

USA up by 9 over Serbia at the half
Durant goes 7-7and 21 points

LBJ with 12
Embid not playing well

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USA up 84-65 at end of 3rd Q

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Final 110-84 US win

Durant 23
James 21

Joker 20

 

[Patriotsince81]

Final US 110 - Serbia 84. The perfectionist in me would like to see a better start (down 10-2 today), crisper passing, and fewer turnovers. But, I'll take the result without too much hesitation. LOL.

 

[GSII]

No Tatum??

 

[phoenix-arizona]

South Sudan won. I hope they get out of Group Stage.

 

[Patriotsince81]

No Tatum??

Tatum and Haliburton did not play.

 

[Pablo]

Kerr: Tatum will play after sitting against Serbia

U.S. coach Steve Kerr made it clear that Jayson Tatum would be back in the lineup when the Americans face South Sudan.

www.espn.com

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Not basketball but shout out to the United States’ rugby ladies for their first medal, a bronze.